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Government stake in NatWest falls to 11.4% after bank buys back £1bn of shares.
Starmer pledges 81% emissions cut but won’t ‘tell people how to …
21 hours ago · Sir Keir Starmer has committed to cutting UK greenhouse gas emissions by 81% by 2035 – but said he would not be telling people how to live their lives to curb climate change. The new goal, unveiled by the Prime Minister at UN Cop29 talks in Azerbaijan, is in line with the recommendation from independent advisers the Climate Change Committee ...
Kate to reflect on difficult times with carol concert
16 hours ago · The event forms part of her gradual return to public duties after finishing chemotherapy treatment in the summer. Kate announced that she had completed her chemotherapy course in a heartfelt video (Image: Chris Jackson/PA Wire) The Palace said Kate, who honoured the war dead at Remembrance events at the weekend, particularly wanted the service’s theme to celebrate those supporting others in ...
Starmer confirms UK pledge to cut emissions by 81% by 2035
1 day ago · The UK has pledged an 81% cut to emissions by 2035, Sir Keir Starmer has confirmed. The goal, unveiled by the Prime Minister at Cop29 in Azerbaijan, is in line with the recommendation of the Climate Change Committee. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and Foreign Secretary David Lammy arrive in Baku (Carl Court/PA) This target is based on reducing ...
NHS issues self-isolation guidance amid surge in Covid cases
Oct 11, 2024 · The NHS has issued guidance for Brits if they experience symptoms during the latest surge in Covid cases. Experts explained how to best manage the illness, which includes avoiding certain common nighttime habits. The XEC strain was first detected in Germany in August and has since been found in 27 countries across Europe, Asia, and North America.
Starmer not ‘telling people how to live’ to reach new emissions goal
1 day ago · Sir Keir Starmer has said he will not be “telling people how to live their lives” as part of plans to reach the UK’s new emissions reduction target. He will set the emissions goal out at Cop29 later on Tuesday, but it has been reported that the UK will pledge to reduce its emissions by 81% compared with 1990 levels by 2035, a goal in line ...
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Music promoters RockWith announce line-up of upcoming events in Cumbria.
Budget will be 'most honest' in years, minister claims
Oct 28, 2024 · A Cabinet minister has said he thinks this week’s Budget could be the “most honest” in years as the Prime Minister prepares to say that Wednesday’s statement will “embrace the harsh light of fiscal reality”. Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster Pat McFadden said on Monday morning that Rachel Reeves’ first Budget would “end the ...